Adopt-a-Shelf Program

Make sure books can be found by staff and other patrons. Double check the organization of the book shelves in the library by making sure nonfiction books are in Dewey Decimal Order and fiction books are alphabetized by author's last name. The Library trains all Adopt-a-Shelf volunteers in our organization system — it's quick and painless. Flexible volunteer hours available.

Teen Advisory Groups

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services by joining one of our library Teen Advisory Groups. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. Find out more about Teen Advisory Groups.

General Library Support

Volunteers will help with small projects that may change with each volunteer shift. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: cleaning picture book bins, dusting, watering plants, shredding paper, preparing supplies for a library event, etc. Flexible volunteer hours available.

Community Service Volunteer

This program is only for individuals who need to perform court-ordered community service hours, live in Dakota County and are 12-18 years of age.

If you qualify, you can only volunteer 1.5 hours per session and no more than 3-5 hours per week.

Applications take 3-5 business days to process. Hours can only be completed at any library branch.